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NOTE: While the newspaper indicated that the Path of the Horse offers therapy, we do not at this stage provide registered therapy services.​​

Support for Trentham charity ​Midland ExpressPosted on 5 December 2017

Trentham-based charity, Path of the Horse, has helped people of all walks overcome life challenges and that work now has the chance to grow with a $2000 boost through the Trentham Fellowship.

“We aim to assist people of all ages and from all walks of life who seek better mental health and wellbeing. Our work is a powerful, effective and empathetic approach that assists our clients make positive change,” said Dean Mighell, charity founder.

Path of the Horse supports veterans, emergency service personnel and their families and others to better manage conditions such as PTSD, anxiety and depression.

The charity also helps young people discover coping mechanisms and assist them to understand their feelings and make aware choices.

The team also works with people with autism, those battling addictions, self-harm, grief and many other conditions.

The fellowship has aided many recipients since it began 10 years ago through the support of the community.

Funds for the latest fellowship were made possible through a big community and raffle night at the Pig and Whistle in East Trentham.

A meat tray and bottle of wine, donated by Pig and Whistle proprietors Peter and Barbara, and a few dozen fresh eggs donated by Trentham Happy Hens’ Kirsty Hickey were on offer.

Proceeds from these raffle ticket sales accumulate until a worthy or needy recipient becomes known.

Recipients take many forms; individuals or families fallen on hard times, local sporting clubs, CFA brigades, and local charitable causes.

Trentham sculptor Ron Davis donated one of his framed poppies along with a piece of his own verse to the cause of Path of the Horse. Zoran, of Frametech in Trentham, in turn, generously donated the framing.